New Castle News masthead and basic notices
The New Castle News issue details ownership and staff including Fred Rentz as President and Manager, A W Treadwell as Editor, Ray Treadwell as Vice-President, Jacob Rentz as Treasurer, and George W Conway as Secretary. It lists address 29 North Mercer Street and subscription rates for daily and mail editions.
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Fred “L. Rentz
Man
A. W. Treadwell
Yuer Treadwell Ray
F. Rentz
Mgr
Treas
Wis
George W. Conway
Esee -Gitor
Address Collections Note for The News Co.
All payments and correspondence should be addressed to The News Co. New Castle Pa. Do not send to any individual.
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News Co
New Castle Pa
House-Broken Husbands Teach Boy Home Economics
A Los Angeles program aims to train high school boys in cooking budgeting and family care. The idea argues for joint home responsibility reducing friction and boosting happiness in marriage.
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Los Angeles
Rebuilding Old Homes in New Castle and Nationwide
Rebuilding and modernization of old homes in New Castle and across Western Pennsylvania and the nation shows major activity. Census data show 20 697 204 homes in the United States and a bath fixture manufacturer notes many lack sanitary bathrooms, indicating extensive remodeling needed to raise living standards while reducing fire losses.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
United States
Fireproofing Homes: Basements and Roofs Refinished
Frame residences undergo full fireproofing with basement furnace room sealed and attic finished. Roofs receive asbestos slate or composition shingles with rafters lined, turning weathered shacks into clean, habitable homes. Walls switch from wallpaper to washable paint or plastic decor for sanitation and texture. Modern materials keep costs low, reviving old houses to outlast new speculative builds.
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Ghus
Checks that should be cashed promptly
The American Bankers Association urges cashing or depositing checks soon after receipt. Indorsed checks kept for long periods risk loss theft and illegibility, causing bank inconvenience and unsettled ledgers. Cash or deposit promptly to avoid problems.
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American Bankers Association
Riches and Authority in the Col lector Row
A brief quip notes that wealth affords power to influence officials and dismiss unliked tax collectors, underscoring a satirical view of class privilege in governance.
Too often people with sense spark interest but have their own interests
A concise reflection on how even capable people who attract attention often prioritize their own pursuits over reciprocating interest. The remark notes the imbalance between mutual interest and personal agendas.
World, a Scientist Says, Shakes Like Jelly After Dances
A quirky remark notes the world behaving like jelly and attributes it to a scientist who jokes about attending too many dances. The line blends whimsy with scientific imagery and social motion.
Man finds love not in wealth or age bias
A man learns that affection cannot be bought by age appearance or wealth as he realizes love rests on genuine connection rather than material status.
Nine tailors to make a man proverb with a sensible twist
The saying notes nine tailors are needed to craft a man but a single sensible woman can perform the task more efficiently, offering a witty reversal of the old adage.
Anniversaries From 611 to 1897 Highlight Diverse Events
Read list marks events and births from 611 to 1897 including Henry Hudson abandonment, Plassey victory, Theodosia Burr birth, Joseph Lane VP nomination, Polaris crew rescue, Toulouse flood, Tarsney tar and feathering, and Grant's Tomb completion. Includes a quote exchange about love and home.
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Clive
Plassey
India
Theodosia Burr
Aaron Burr
Albany
N. Y
Joseph Lane
Oregon
Breckenridge
Ravenscraig
Kirkcaldy
Scotland
Toulouse
France
Garonne
Tarsney
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Grant
Riverside Drive
New York City
Today The Mosaic Of Amroo
Arthur Brisbane presents a 1925 column discussing social and political observations with sharp tone, detailing trends and public figures in a mosaic view. The piece blends commentary on contemporary affairs and cultural critique with his characteristic brisk, opinionated voice.
Public concerns on education and urban planning in 1920s America
The piece cites a tragic note from a student in Auburn, New York, underscoring harsh effects of education pressure. It discusses New York City population projections, traffic, and speculative real estate booms, contrasting with technological shifts like flying machines and autos. It also critiques political scandal around oil lands and calls for accountability before the 1928 elections.
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New York City
New York
Bronx
Miami
Manhattan
Coolidge
Republican Party
Quiet, brisk musings on society and travel in a changing era
A long jumble of observations, jokes, and vignettes touches on fashion, women’s roles, booze trade across borders, rail travel, jury duty, and aging. It notes a New York death, European debt repayment, aviation theft, and rural work by women and children, all framed in a breezy newspaper miscellany voice.
See America First and State Pride Quips
A dialogue-style excerpt contrasts legal defense, honesty, and regional pride. The prisoner defends his innocence while noting officials avoid responsibility. A tobacco leader is cited as hypocritical, acknowledging bootleggers. The text extols Pennsylvania’s wonders while cautioning attention to one’s home state before California.
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America
Pennsylvania
California
Safety Sam Says: The clever beachgoer stays dry in a swell outfit
An old fashioned girl avoids getting her bathin' suit wet at the beach. She dons a stylish, water repelling ensemble and proves careful while enjoying the shore.
Oklahoma man acquitted in murder case faces 90 day jail term
An Oklahoma man was acquitted of murder but sentenced to 90 days for bringing a loaded weapon into the courtroom. The piece notes the enduring image of blind justice and includes musings on thirst tradition and early car travel to avoid traffic.
Farmer Countessel Reflects On Legislature Hardship
A dialogue notes a farmer recounting his time in the legislature and finding it as resistant to improvement as farm life. The exchange ends with a quip about politics and effort.
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Countessel
Pa Explains Invitation To Spend Weeks With Wife’s Mother
Clarence asks what inviting trouble means and his father grumbles about asking his wife’s mother to visit for a couple of weeks in a domestic dialogue.
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Clarence
Nautical Quip Surfaces About Helen's Longstanding Marriage
A fragmentary line hints at a sailor style joke regarding Helen's marriage to an old derelict. Salvage is implied as motivation, though the exact context remains unclear.
Fireworks Targeted as Firework Makers Face Crackdown
A debate notes that the Chinese supplied gunpowder to races but calls for depriving mischief makers of fireworks, signaling a crackdown on illicit pyrotechnics amid rising concerns.
Quiet Fourth Planned Across City After Centennial Fireworks
The Fourth of July is two weeks away and Centennial week fireworks are secured. A court has deemed the Tea Pot Dome Oil lease to Harry F. Sinclair regular, likely pleasing politicians heated by the incident.
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Sewithley
Tea Pot Dome
Harry F. Sinclair
Norway Servant Contracts and Breath Holding Beliefs
The piece notes that in Norway servant girls are hired on six month terms and hints a longer stay would grant a pension. It also mentions a claim that longer breath holding equates to better health, with warnings about workers pushed to extreme exhaustion to keep up with demanding schedules.
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Norway
Subways Mystery as Ears Found in Paris Car
A box containing two pairs of human ears was found in a Paris subway car. Police speculate the grisly find signals a double ear loss connected to a murderer. A woman dressed as a man reportedly attempted to approach the scene to observe the suspect.
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Paris
Exhaustion Delays Cases as Lawyers Cite Fatigue in Court
In a late afternoon hearing Smith the eminent lawyer sought a postponement saying he had spoken all day in another court. The judge granted the delay. A young attorney then requested a postponement claiming exhaustion after listening to Mr. Smith, prompting the remark that only Washington dogs are muzzled.
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Mr. Curtis
Washington
Coolidge
Supreme Court
Smith
Egypt Eyes Modern Projects Over Rebuilding Ancient Mosque
The article argues that post colonial Egypt should focus on modern infrastructure like irrigation plants, public baths, or a skyscraper instead of reconstructing the Mosque of Amroo. It contrasts historic Islamic achievements with a call to progress and self rule.
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Europe
Egypt
Vermont chaplain served in WWI with U S Army
He chaired Vermont State Board of Education for years. In 1916 he joined the First Vermont Infantry to the Mexican border as chaplain and later served with the United States Army in World War I holding the rank of first lieutenant.
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Vermont
State Board of Education
First
Vermont Infantry
United States Army
Do and Do Not Lists From Dr Crane and Grenville Kleiser
A summarized teaching contrasts avoidant maxims with positive virtues. The piece urges practical daily conduct, praising others, serving, and cultivating a virtuous mind like a garden. It emphasizes kindness, reverence, and resilience while warning against pride envy impatience fear and resentment.
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Grenville Kleiser
Just Folks A Bird Landlord's Troubled Battle
A landlord describes a house for rent where bluebirds and wrens fight over the spot. The humorous verse notes the neighbors' quarrel from dawn to dusk, with the landlord secretly enjoying the conflict and hoping the wrens win. The piece is credited to Edgar A. Guest, dated 1925.
Dr John M Thomas Chosen Rutgers College President
Dr John M Thomas chosen president of Rutgers College and serves as executive head of Pennsylvania State College since 1921. He led Middlebury College for thirteen years, is a native of New York, and trained at Middlebury and Union Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1893 and pastored in East Orange, New Jersey before becoming Middlebury president.
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John M. Thomas
Rutgers College
Pennsylvania State College
Middlebury College
New York State
Thomas
Middlebury
Union Theological Seminary
East Orange
N. J
Presbyterian Church
Fragmented Proverbial Reflections on Wealth and Love
Religious verses warn that love of silver brings vanity as wealth grows. A separate note laments married life uncertainty. Pet names endure beyond the affection that created them.
The Trouble With Dollars And Every Day Costs
A concise reflection notes that its difficulty lies not in the dollar’s value but in the multitude of demands on spending. The quote emphasizes choice and financial pressure across daily needs and desires.
The World And The Mud Puddies Chronicle Steel Giants
A tabulated history of the United States Corporation from 1991 to 1924 outlines its rising wealth, stock value, and massive operations. It cites 171,049 shareholders, assets around 2.41 billion, vast iron ore coal and steel output, and notes Judge Gary as a towering figure in the industry.
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United States Corporation
United States
Bessemer
Cai
Andrew Carnegie
Judge Gary
Washington
Potomac
Steel Corporation
Weathered phrases about clouds, duty, and memory
A string of reflective statements on weather, hardship, hospitality, responsibility, youth, and films. Each line presents a moral or social observation, hinting at lessons or contrasts without specific events or people. The tone is editorial and didactic, typical of opinion musings.
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